Ask the expert: What voters need to know about the rise of political deepfakes

Generative tools now allow almost anyone to make convincing fake political media, while visual flaws that once exposed manipulation are disappearing. Search engines also use automated summaries that influence what voters see about candidates. This dynamic shifts verification burdens onto independent reporters even as free-speech protections prevent governments from banning false claims.

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